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Plastic pollution may be quietly fueling algal blooms by knocking out the grazers that usually keep algae under control.

In a huge step in the fight against microplastics, researchers working at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) ...

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Our research study on the global Biodegradable Plastics market for 2023-2031 offers a comprehensive analysis that is valuable regardless of a company’s size or income. The study delves into key market ...